Uganda Premier League | Result

• Maroons 2-1 URA

Maroons edged URA in a hard-fought 2-1 Uganda Premier League victory against URA at Prison Grounds, Luzira.

Baden Mujahid and Brian Omirambe were on target as Maroons sealed maximum points on the day.

On the other day, Bruno Bunyaga pulled back one back for the visitors.

Quick-footed Mujahid fired home in the third minute after being set up by forward Ivan Asaba.

At the hour mark, Rogers Kiwanuka was tripped by Faizo Matovu and the hosts were awarded a penalty.

Brian Omirambe stepped to the occasion and converted from the spot to double the hosts’ lead.

Bunyanga halved the deficit after Denis Kisiriko’s delivery caused trouble in the area.

The victory takes Maroons to the 13th position with nine points while URA dropped seventh with 11 points.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Maroons vs URA – 4pm
• Vipers vs KCCA – 7pm

Vipers and KCCA are set to lock horns in a highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday evening.

The game has caused debate and weaved an exciting ambience before real action get rolling under the floodlights.

Heading into the game, KCCA head coach downplayed the rivalry between the two sides noting that it’s just a normal game of two sides on top of the log.

“Vipers vs KCCA is not close to a rivalry like many have tried to put it. It’s just a top table clash because there is no history attached to these teams to make the game big,” he said.

“The only special thing is that both sides have a big following. There is no rivalry and we go there to compete and try and maintain our run,” he added.

Both sides come into this game in very good form. Vipers has secured four wins in a row while KCCA is still unbeaten after playing seven games into the campaign.

KCCA will miss the services of Derrick Nsibambi, Emmanuel Anyama, Julius Poloto and Peter Magambo who are still nursing injuries.

In the last 24 meetings, Vipers has won 10 times, lost seven times to KCCA, and drawn seven times.

Uganda Premier League | Results

Express 1-0 SC Villa

Express secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against SC Villa in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.

Joseph Zziwa’s late strike was enough to give the Red Eagles maximum points on the day.

SC Villa had a great start to the game, creating chances through Hakim Kiwanuka and Patrick Kakande, but no one would capitalize on the effort.

The visitors’ best chance fell to Charles Lwanga, who beat several bodies before planting the glorious effort inches wide of the target.

However, Express dominated the second stanza, pressing high and pegging the visitors on the back foot.

Richard Basangwa and Rashid Kawawa were a constant threat to Villa’s backline with their pace and energy.

Zziwa finally broke the deadlock in the 80th minute after firing home a loose ball into the net. Villa failed to deal with Saidi Kyeyune’s delivery and they were punished.

The victory takes Express to the fourth position with 12 points, while SC Villa lies seventh with 11 points.

How they lined up

Express XI: Emmanuel Kalyowa, Emmanuel Alex Wasswa, Joseph Zziwa, Richard Basangwa, Rashid Kawawa, Ashraf Mbazira, Saidi Kyeyune, Samuel Ssenyonjo, John Asiimwe, Herbert Achayi, Hakim Wandera

SC Villa XI: Norman Angufindru, Ronald Ssekiganda, Arnold Odong, Reagan Mpande, Simon Kato Ssemayange, Patrick Jonah Kakande, Hakim Kiwanuka, Charles Lwanga, David Owori, Cyrus Kibande, Tonny Atukunda

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Bright Stars 1-0 Kitara
• Express 1-0 SC Villa

Bright Stars secured a 1-0 victory against Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground on Friday evening.

Nelson Ssenkatuka’s strike was the difference and the Bright Stars finally got the season’s maiden win.

Ssenkatuka started off the attack by setting up Ashraf Mulindi on the left flank. The forward released Paskali Oketcho to set up the eventual goal scorer.

The hosts held on to suck in Kitara’s pressure to register a big victory on the day.

The victory lifts Bright Stars out of the red zone to the 13th position with six points in eight games.

On the other hand, Kitara falls to the 15th place with four points in eight games. The side has lost five out of the six previous games.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Express vs SC Villa – 7pm

Express, SC Villa are set to lock horns in the highly anticipated Uganda Premier League encounter at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo on Friday evening.

The two football giants will compete for bragging rights in the big Kampala Derby.

Going into to the clash, Express has not won a game in the last three games since beating NEC at home.

While SC Villa are bouncing off a big 5-0 victory against UPDF in the previous game though they have not been good travellers this season.

In the previous 24 meetings since 2012, Villa has been the better side winning 13 times while Express has won six games, drawing on five occasions.

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Bright Stars vs Kitara – 4pm
• Express vs SC Villa – 7pm

Bright Stars is set to take on Kitara in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kavumba Recreation Ground, Wakiso on Friday, November 8, 2024.

The two sides come into this fixture desperate to turn around their poor campaign. In the last seven games, Kitara have only one win while Bright Stars are winless.

Both sides find themselves in a tough time and the game presents a golden chance to make amends.

Since both sides a stuck in the relegation zone a victory would be either side’s goal so as to be fished out of the troubling area.

Bright Stars’new gaffer Ian Mutenda will have a big assignment to lead the troops after Joseph Mutyaba was relieved from the role of head coach.

While on the other hand, Wasswa Bbosa is still hunting for his maiden win since replacing youthful tactician Brian Ssenyondo.

The last time Kitara visited Bright Stars, the latter secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory to end the farmer’s title ambitions.

In the last four meetings between the two sides, Bright Stars have won three and lost once.

Uganda Premier League | Result

• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi

Wakiso Giants played to a goalless draw against Lugazi in the Uganda Premier League at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Thursday.

The Purple Sharks have gone five games without getting the back of the net despite commanding possession in these games.

Steven Bengo’s troops have failed to score in games against UPDF, Vipers, NEC, Express and Lugazi respectively.

Herbert Asiimwe’s injury has left such a big void that the club is struggling to fill. The forward had earlier scored three goals in the five opening games.

On the other hand, Lugazi will be happy with the point because they have now gone three games without conceding.

In the last three outings, they have won twice and drawn one. The victories were picked against tricky sides like Express and NEC.

Wakiso Giants and Lugazi are tied on nine points in the 11th and 12th position respectively.

Uganda Premier League | Results

• UPDF 2-1 Mbarara City
• Wakiso Giants 0-0 Lugazi

UPDF registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mbarara City in the Uganda Premier League encounter at Bombo Military Grounds on Wednesday.

Albert Mugisa and Benard Muwanga were on target as the host claimed maximum points on the day.

On the other hand, Henry Kitegenyi pulled one back for the visitors but it was not enough to get something positive out of the game.

The victory ensured that the Army side returned to winning ways after suffering a painful and emotional 5-0 loss to SC Villa.

For the Ankole Lions, it’s now back-to-back losses after losing 3-1 to Vipers at Kakyeka Stadium in the previous fixture. The poor run distorts their five game streak without testing a loss.

The victory took UPDF to fourth position with 12 points while Mbarara City lie ninth with nine points after eight games.

How they lined up

UPDF FC XI: Richard Anyama, Kawagu Christopher, Tebandeke Christopher, Bernard Muwanga, Aggrey Kiirya, Ronald Kayondo, Mugisa Frank, Zzinda Hussein, Ochen Emmanuel, Samson Kigozi, Samuel Ssekamatte.

Mbarara City XI: Abdul Kimera, Jurua Hassan, Kafumbe Joseph, Karim Ramathan, Ibrahim Musa, Odong Francis, Mafabi Yusuf, Ssenkubuge Latif, Wafula Innocent, Kitegenyi Henry, Joseph Akandwanaho.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put summoned a squad of 27 players ahead of the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers match against South Africa during a press conference held at FUFA Complex on Wednesday.

The squad includes youngster John Paul Dembe who shone at the recently concluded Cecafa U20 Championship and KCCA FC goalkeeper Mutwalibi Mugolofa.

Uganda will take on South Africa at Mandela National Stadium on Friday, 15th November 2024 before visiting Congo Brazzaville four days later.

Uganda tops Group K with 10 points, two ahead of South Africa while Congo and South Sudan have four and zero points respectively.

“We are aware that CHAN is around the corner and we have games against Burundi next month. So, I needed to have him (Mugolofa) around the set-up and also get training sessions with the goalkeeping coach.

“He has been performing well in the League and maybe next time we will summon another goalkeeper,” Put said of the KCCA goalkeeper.

Uganda Cranes Squad

Goalkeepers: Isima Watenga (Golden Arrows FC, South Africa), Nafian Alionzi (Defence Forces FC, Ethiopia), Charles Lukwago, Venda FC, South Africa), Mutwalibu Mugolofa (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Defenders: Gavin Kizito Mugweri (KCCA FC, Uganda), Kenneth Semakula (Club Africaine, Tunisia), Isaac Muleme (Victoria Zizkov, Czech Republic), Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (FC Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic), Bevis Mugabi (Famagusta Anorthosis, Greece), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod, Israel), Halidi Lwaliwa (Al Ain SC, Saudi Arabia), Geoffrey Wasswa (Ethiopian Coffee FC, Ethiopia)

Midfielders: Khalid Aucho (Yanga SC, Tanzania), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Austin II, USA), Taddeo Lwanga (APR FC, Rwanda), Ronald Ssekiganda (SC Villa, Uganda), Allan Okello (Vipers SC, Uganda), Travis Mutyaba (Girondins Bordeaux, France), Saidi Mayanja (KCCA FC, Uganda)

Forwards: Denis Omedi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Jude Ssemugabi (Kitara FC, Uganda), Shafik Nana Kwikiriza (KCCA FC, Uganda), Rogers Mato (FC Brera Strumica), Derrick, Steven Mukwala (Simba SC, Tanzania), Calvin Kabuye (Sandvikens IF, Sweden), Hakim Kiwanuka (SC Villa, Uganda), John Paul Dembe (BK Hacken, Sweden)

Uganda Premier League | Fixture

• Wakiso Giants vs Lugazi

Wakiso Giants are set to lock horns with Lugazi into the Uganda Premier League encounter at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium on Wednesday.

The hosts are winless in their last four matches and have failed to score in any of those fixtures which puts coach Steven Bengo under pressure.

Wakiso Giants head coach Steven Bengo says the team has worked on the finishing and believes that they will finally find the back of the net.

“We have worked on our finishing since scoring has been our biggest problem,” he said.

“We are not going to change our approach but we believe we are going to win,” he added.

“They will come motivated after their recent turn in events and having beaten us in pre-season, they will be confident but we are ready.”

Wakiso Giants will miss services of Herbert Asiimwe, Lawrence Bukenya, Rahmat Ssenfuka and Alex Komakech who are injured.

The Purple Sharks are ranked 12th on the table with eight points, while Lugazi holds the 13th position, sharing the same points.